"The highest water levels in the region were recorded just to the south of Montpellier in the coastal town of Agde, where the River Herault reached more than 11 feet, leading to what forecasters said was likely the worst flooding the region had experienced since November 1994. Local residents posted footage of flooded promenades along the banks of the river but no major damage or human casualties were reported."
"Almost 1,000 homes were left without electricity on Monday evening in the department of Herault on the south coast, including 520 in Montpellier where parks, gardens, cemeteries, the local zoo and the Christmas market remain closed. Public transport routes were partly closed off, too, and the prefect of Herault, Chantal Mauchet, said getting around the region remained difficult."
"The French flood warning service Vigicrues reported "exceptional flooding" and issued a red flood warning for the Herault department plus orange warnings for the surrounding departments of Aveyron, Lozere and Tarn."
Torrential rains caused exceptional flooding near Montpellier, with floodwaters beginning to recede while weather alerts remain active until December 24. No casualties were reported. Almost 1,000 homes lost electricity on Monday evening in the Herault department, including 520 in Montpellier, and parks, gardens, cemeteries, the local zoo and the Christmas market were closed. Public transport routes were partly suspended and officials said travel remained difficult. The River Herault rose to more than 11 feet at Agde, prompting statements that the flooding was likely the worst since November 1994. Vigicrues issued a red warning for Herault and orange warnings for Aveyron, Lozere and Tarn.
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